How do I change the lights
Hello, I just moved into this house and it’s a pretty major work in progress. One thing that’s perplexed me though is the front door....
How would you seal this gap under central boiler hydronic baseboard heaters that only get warm, not hot. (sh.itjust.works)
Handyman is asking $500 to sand and fill the rot with putty, caulk and paint the door. Is that a fair ask? (NC) (album with multiple photos) (imgur.com)
Update: Rot behind soffit (i.imgur.com)
I made a post previously on having rot behind a soffit and many of you gave me great advice on how to proceed in fixing it the right way....
Gaps in floating floor (lemmy.world)
I DIY’ed the floor in my bedroom but I’ve got gaps like the one pictured in a few spots. What’s the best way to close these up?
Need to fasten/glue roofing shingle type of stuff with something that actually hardens
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Leak and sheathing rot behind the end of a soffit. How do I fix this? (i.imgur.com)
Hey folks, looking for some advice because I don’t know how to proceed....
How would you seal this gap around kitchen sink plumbing? (sh.itjust.works)
This is for a rental unit, so I’m trying to keep the cost low, while also sealing it away from silverfish. I have very fine steel wool on hand as well as a tube of DAP ultra clear flexible all purpose sealant.
Whole Home Surge Protection?
Is whole-home surge protection a good idea to protect large appliances, a plug in hybrid car, etc from voltage spikes?...
Are there any window AC units that don't hang outside of the window (building requirement)? Or is a dual-hose portable AC unit my best option for an energy efficient AC unit?
Looking for 10k-12k BTU.
Unable to find 30 year old Gaggenau Oven EB 378 610 part
Every once in a while, the heating element seems to break on my Gaggenau EB 378 610 oven. Other than that, it works fine....
How high above my baseboards (electric?) should I hang my sheers to avoid a fire hazard? (sh.itjust.works)
https://sh.itjust.works/pictrs/image/2cacadd6-010f-4683-bfdd-a5400e5ebc73.webp...
This door slams with zero slowing down. Is there anything I can do to improve it short of taking it apart, like lubrication, tightening bolts, etc? (sh.itjust.works)
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Mount electric sub-panel over lapped hardie board siding?
I’m out of room for breakers in my main breaker box, so would like to add 6-breaker sub-panel to install mini-splits, an outdoor electrical outlet, lighting, etc. What’s the correct way to mount an exterior sub-panel on a house with lapped hardie-board siding?...
Re-installing a wall-to-wall closet (sh.itjust.works)
We’re moving into a condo where the previous owners removed a wall-to-wall closet that used to be in the second bedroom. We need the storage space so I’m planning on reinstalling it, but the articles and plans I’ve found so far are not very helpful. Everything I see has a lot of complex wall framing with hanging double...
The water from my faucets suddenly smells like stagnant pond water. How can I tell if it's safe to drink?
Hi all....
Called Bugout for a bug inpection, and the guy said i have mice in my attic. Told me this is a mouse pee stain. Is that right? (programming.dev)
My AC drain gets clogged every so often. Any trips for a more permanent fix?
About 2-3 years ago the line clogged and I didn’t catch it for a while and we had some serious water damage. It just clogged again and I caught it pretty quick but it could have been bad....
How to build fire protective battery charger enclosure?
In the last couple of years, I replaced all my lawn care equipment with battery powered and it has worked fantastically. I’m sure there will soon be other large batteries that need to be charged....
Any recommendations for joint compound?
I need a small amount of joint compound for random drywall repairs. Is there any real difference between different brands? Do any of them last longer than others after they have been opened? Any other considerations with knowing? Since I don’t need a lot I don’t mind spending a few extra bucks, but I’d like to know if...
Siding Rain Screen Detail
I am replacing the siding on one wall of my house. I am going all out with it and including a rain screen in the design. It will consist of the sheathing, ice and water shield on sheathing, 2" Polystyrene Board Insulation, furring strips, and finally Hardie Panel siding. There will be a top and bottom bug shield (Cor-A-Vent)....
Sealing gaps in duct work letting out air (sh.itjust.works)
I’m seeing a crack in the corner of the ducts. Can I just tape it shut with boxing tape or is there a better way to do it?...
Saltless Water Softener?
Has anyone had good experiences with a saltless water softener/conditioner in their home?...
Creosote smell from chimney clean out when running exhaust fan
I have a centrally located dual flue chimney that serves both two wood stoves and an oil furnace. In the basement there are galvanized steel clean out doors for each flue. When I run the kitchen exhaust, a bathroom exhaust, the dryer, or the central vacuum the basement starts to smell like creosote right around the clean out...